Comments on: Some Q&A with Redbox CEO Gregg Kaplan

By: Superkid

Superkid — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:28:14 +0000

Yeah, those DVD things will probably never catch on either. VHS is where it’s at! Have you ever even watched a BD on a large (50″+) HDTV?

If the “devil” will meet the demand of consumers while Redbox lags behind, you bet I’m going to give my money to the devil. That’s the nature of a free market.

My posting this should be a sign that there is obvious demand for Blu-ray at Redbox. I actually wouldn’t be at all upset if they hadn’t thrown out the “Blu-ray just got more convenient” ad on their website. Unless you’re ready to deliver Redbox, don’t tease your customers. You’ll just piss them off.

They might as well take this page down. It’s been there for 2 months. http://www.redbox.com/ads/bluray.aspx

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:56:15 +0000

Can you return to a different location than you rented from?? thanks

By: cdrlsc0708

cdrlsc0708 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:32:48 +0000

Redbox is great, but they really, really, REALLY need to develop some kind of express drop-off system (as previously mentioned). It’s extremely annoying to have to wait in line 15 minutes just to drop off a DVD. In fact, wait times in general are the only drawback I’ve seen so far to Redbox. I realize it’s likely cost-prohibitive to alter or replace their exisiting machines, but it would be great if they were able to make accomodate multiple users on one machine (i.e. being able to return a DVD and/or pickup an online-reserved title while another customer is browsing the selection, etc). And yes, I know, multiple machines are the easiest solution.

By: moviecrazy

moviecrazy — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:38:18 +0000

Boy that would be a really stupid thing to do especially just for an overhyped video format not very many people really even care about! But if that’s how you feel go ahead and give the “devil” your money!

By: bunny33

bunny33 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:01:31 +0000

How about a Red Box in a Kwik Trip? There are a lot of them around.

By: superkid

superkid — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:08:45 +0000

If you want to be able to rent Blu-ray from redbox, make sure you email them. I’ve sent two emails basically begging for blu-ray in my area. You’ll get a canned response, but at least they’ll be able to see that there is interest in the format.

If redbox doesn’t start renting blu-ray, I’m going to just start renting all of my movies at Blockbuster. And I hate Blockbuster.

By: CINDY

CINDY — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:51:47 +0000

rED BOX IS ALL OVER PHOENIX OUTSIDE. WHERE ARE THEY IN TUCSON. I FOUND THEM WHEN I WENT TO MY DAUGHTERS IN PHX::::HELP I CAN;T FINDTHEN IN TUCSON

THANKYOU

I LIVE ON NORTHEAST SIDE

By: Redsox27

Redsox27 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:58:22 +0000

Redbox is here to stay. It is a very well-funded company and well-run company from the top down. Coinstar owns 51% of Redbox, and McDonald’s owns 49%.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:35:38 +0000

I would agree, if Redbox can begin adapting in Blue Ray selections, this would greatly improve their sales seeing as the population is moving that way anyway.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:28:13 +0000

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?ncc=Redbox